neurological effects.”A recent report from a neurological hospital in the United Kingdom identifies cases of delirium, brain inflammation, nerve damage, and stroke in COVID-19 patients.Reports of stroke in COVID-19 are particularly prevalent.
Some reports estimate that 30% of critically ill COVID-19 patients experience blood clots. And if they occur in the brain, they may trigger a stroke.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.Researchers from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center previously found that smoking and vaping increases the risk of viral infection.